January | 2018 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

A symphony of children to showcase Karnataka’s history

January 31, 2018 Nishita

Kids from marginalised communities, aided by Makkala Jagruthi, will perform a variety of dance and drama, at Chowdaiah Hall, Malleshwaram.

Bengaluru roundup: Peaceful bandh, no crackdown on non-ISI helmets

January 29, 2018 News Desk

Bandh gets good response: The statewide bandh on January 25 was fairly successful and mostly peaceful, as it got a good response from diverse organisations. In the attempt to reach a resolution for the Mahadayi

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An exciting weekend at Puttenahalli Lake

January 27, 2018 Usha Rajagopalan

How does it feel to sit by the lakeside and learn things that we don’t know about? A photography class by Puttenahalli lakeside was a testimony to the magic that can happen.

Beyond the flower show – artwork out of deadwood

January 27, 2018 Pratima Rao

Lalbagh flower show is not just about flowers – it has more! Sculptures made of dead trees from Lalbagh stole the limelight in this flower show.

Pedestrian’s skywalk to be ready in three months

January 25, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Pedestrians are always in peril, and many stretches on Outer Ring Road are extremely dangerous. MP has now promised a skywalk in Bellandur, named after a pedestrian who died there.

Why cities like Bengaluru fail to protect heritage

January 24, 2018 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

What can citizens do to save heritage in the city? What can cities like Bengaluru do to save heritage?

After four years of wait, citizen gets a verdict of hope

January 24, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

The episode serves an important lesson for people active in civic space: never give up.

Citizens’ manifesto seeks solutions for traffic, pollution and water problems in Bengaluru

January 23, 2018 Tara Krishnaswamy

Political parties are busy drafting their manifestos. But what do people of Bengaluru want from the government? Here’s a wishlist.

Suburban rail for Bengaluru: trapped in announcements

January 22, 2018 Khader B Syed

A citizen activist lists out the myriad speeches and announcements made on suburban rail for Bengaluru, while no progress was made on ground.

Flower show brings Bahubali to Bengaluru

January 22, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Lalbagh flower show is here again, this time with a theme that might compel you to get out of Bengaluru and explore Karnataka!

Bengaluru roundup: Google to help Bengaluru cops; Rooftop bars closing

January 19, 2018 News Desk

Google to help city manage traffic smoothly, railways to be elevated. These, and more news from Bengaluru, for the week.

The dos and don’ts during a fire accident in Bengaluru

January 19, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

We list out simple measures can save your life in a fire emergency.

Here’s what’s wrong with “crush-and-flush” approach to waste

January 18, 2018 Nagesh Aras

Bengaluru has set out on a journey of managing its waste sustainably. Going for pulverisers that further increase the load on sewage treatment of the city may not be a solution for this city.

What you can do to find a home for the homeless

January 17, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

If you find destitutes, mentally unwell people or children wandering on the streets, you need to take a few steps to ensure their safety.

Bengaluru’s sewage treatment plants have no standard design

January 13, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Why did three workers have to die while cleaning a sewage treatment plant? What in the system failed the workers?

Bengaluru roundup: Fire kills five, Namma Metro’s green gesture

January 12, 2018 News Desk

Fire tragedy in Bengaluru kicks off debate on fire safety yet again. Metro will be transplanting trees this time. these, and more news from Bengaluru.

Revised Master Plan-2031: Revisions only – neither mastery nor planning?

January 11, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

What does revised master plan have in it? Is it progressive or just an extension of the old plan? Here’s a curation of views on RMP 2031.

BBMP compiling list of bars is a rude joke on Bengaluru!

January 10, 2018 Srinivas Alavilli

Fire safety needs to be ensured by design and any violation must be noticed by the system by default. But why aren’t we there yet?

Bengaluru’s own art festival enters her mid-teens, going strong!

January 8, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

The ever-busy Kumar Krupa road gets blocked for traffic, to make Bengaluru’s most-awaited art festival come to life! Glimpses from Chitra Santhe – 2018.

Dangerous traffic claims two lives in fatal zone near Kaikondrahalli lake

January 8, 2018 Shilpi Sahu

When will the BBMP wake up? How many people have to die before any action will be taken?